The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just lose to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 23, 2025 — they collapsed. A 24-10 defeat at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas wasn’t just another loss. It was the final straw. By Monday morning, Chip Kelly, the once-celebrated offensive mind who led Ohio State to the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship, was gone. Fired. No warning. No transition. Just a press release at 12:00:33 a.m. on November 24, 2025, confirming what fans had been screaming for weeks: the offense was broken beyond repair.
Three Games. 33 Points. One Decision
Over the last three games, Kelly’s offense managed just 33 total points. Three. In eleven games, the Raiders had scored more than 20 only twice. Against Cleveland, they managed 10 — and half of that came on a 42-yard interception return. The rest? Three-and-outs. Missed assignments. Bad throws under pressure. The Browns’ defense, led by linebackers Judkins and Sampson, didn’t need fancy schemes. They just showed up. And they hit quarterback Shedeur Sanders on nearly every dropback. One YouTube analysis captured it perfectly: “WATCH THE BLITZ. IT GETS HOME SO SHEDEUR HAS TO BUY TIME… MAYBE THE TIMING WAS JUST OFF.” But the timing wasn’t off — it was nonexistent. The offensive line couldn’t hold. The routes were sloppy. The play-calling felt like guesswork.Pressure, Penalties, and Pride
The Raiders committed nine penalties for 85 yards — including three false starts on critical third downs, two holding calls that killed drives, and a pass interference in the red zone that gave Cleveland a first down instead of a field goal attempt. “Embarrassing losses keep piling up,” read one fan blog. And they were right. This wasn’t just bad football. It was unforced error after unforced error. The Browns, at 3-8 and coming off a 17-point loss to the Bengals, were not supposed to win this game. Not here. Not on the road. But they did — and they did it by playing smarter, tougher, and more disciplined than the Raiders.Who Is Chip Kelly? And Why Did It Fall Apart?
At 60, Kelly was hired with fanfare. He’d won at Oregon, won at UCLA, and then won the national title with Ohio State in 2024. His spread-option offense was supposed to unlock Shedeur Sanders’ dual-threat potential. Instead, it looked like a college offense trying to survive in the NFL — slow reads, too many screen passes, and an alarming lack of vertical threats. The Raiders ranked 31st in yards per game, 32nd in red zone efficiency, and 30th in third-down conversion rate under Kelly. He’d been given a veteran offensive line, a promising young QB, and a top-10 draft pick at wide receiver. And still, the offense looked lost.Carroll’s First Season in Freefall
Head coach Pete Carroll, 63, entered 2025 with a reputation for turning teams around. He’d done it in Seattle. He’d done it at USC. But in Las Vegas? The 2-9 record is the Raiders’ worst 11-game start since 2006. Carroll’s defensive units have held up reasonably well — but without offensive production, even the best defense can’t win games. And now, with Kelly gone, the question isn’t just who replaces him — it’s whether the culture of the offense has been poisoned beyond recovery.Who’s Next? And What’s Left to Play For?
The Raiders haven’t named an interim coordinator, but two names are being floated: Luke Getsy, the quarterbacks coach, and James Saxon, the offensive line coach. Getsy has NFL coordinator experience with the Bears and Jets. Saxon knows how to protect the quarterback — a critical need after Sanders was sacked seven times against Cleveland. The next game? Sunday, November 30, 2025, against the Kansas City Chiefs — at home, in front of a stunned crowd. The Chiefs, at 9-2, are one of the league’s most explosive offenses. If the Raiders’ new coordinator can’t generate even a semblance of rhythm, this season may end with the franchise’s ninth straight losing record.History Won’t Remember This Season Kindly
The Raiders have been in rebuild mode since 2017. Nine straight losing seasons. Three head coaches since 2021. And now, another coordinator fired midseason. This isn’t a coaching change — it’s a signal. The Davis family, led by Mark Davis, have spent millions on talent. They’ve built a state-of-the-art stadium. They’ve brought in a Hall of Fame head coach. And yet, the product on the field is still broken. The offense isn’t just underperforming — it’s dysfunctional. And until that changes, no amount of defensive grit will save this season.Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Chip Kelly fired after only 11 games?
Kelly was fired because the Raiders’ offense scored just 33 points over their last three games — including a season-low 10 against Cleveland — marking their third straight game with 16 or fewer points. Despite his success at Ohio State, his system failed to adapt to the NFL’s speed and physicality, especially with quarterback Shedeur Sanders under constant pressure. The team’s offensive rankings had plummeted to 31st in yards and 32nd in red zone efficiency.
Who will call plays for the Raiders next?
Interim play-calling duties are expected to go to either quarterbacks coach Luke Getsy or offensive line coach James Saxon. Getsy has prior NFL coordinator experience with the Bears and Jets, while Saxon has deep ties to the Raiders’ offensive line. Neither has been officially named, but both are familiar with the current roster and will likely focus on simplifying the offense and protecting Shedeur Sanders before the Chiefs game.
How bad is the Raiders’ offensive line?
The line has been a disaster. In the last three games, Shedeur Sanders has been sacked 21 times — an average of seven per game. The team has allowed 15 pressures per game, the highest in the NFL over that span. Pro Football Focus rated the Raiders’ offensive line as the worst in the league over the last four weeks, with multiple starters showing signs of fatigue and poor technique under pressure.
What does this mean for Shedeur Sanders’ future?
Sanders’ development has been hampered by poor protection and inconsistent play-calling. His completion rate has dropped to 58% over the last three games, down from 67% early in the season. If the new coordinator doesn’t simplify the system and give him quicker reads, his confidence and draft stock could suffer. Scouts are watching closely — this final stretch of the season could determine whether he’s seen as a franchise QB or a project needing more time.
Is Pete Carroll’s job in danger?
Not yet. Carroll signed a multi-year deal and still commands respect in the locker room. But if the Raiders lose to the Chiefs and fall to 2-10, pressure will mount. Ownership has invested heavily in this rebuild — and fans are losing patience. The offensive coordinator firing was a move to show action. But if the team doesn’t show improvement by Week 17, Carroll’s tenure could come under review.
What’s the historical context of this losing streak?
The Raiders’ nine consecutive losing seasons (2017–2025) are the longest active streak in the NFL. The only longer streak in franchise history was 10 straight from 1994–2003. This year’s 2-9 start is their worst since 2006, when they finished 4-12 under Art Shell. The organization has spent over $400 million on free agents since 2020 — yet still hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016. The pressure isn’t just on the coaches — it’s on the entire rebuild.